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Background Checks

Background checks are sometimes required for employment, housing, adoption, immigration and other personal reasons. Background checks include arrest records only and do not include traffic violations or other incidents which did not result in an arrest. According to Florida public record statutes, anyone may request a background check on another person, subject to certain privacy and restricted information laws.

The Broward Sheriff's Office only provides records for BSO's jurisdictions within Broward County. For information from other municipalities or counties, contact the appropriate agency. For a statewide record check, contact the Florida Department of Law Enforcement at 850-410-8109 or visit www.fdle.state.fl.us.

Fingerprinting Services

Fingerprinting services are offered to Weston residents. You must bring a driver’s license or state identification card and any billing statement that also has your address on it, such as a utility bill. Please call to confirm prior to your visit: 954-389-2010.

Restraining Order Requests

Restraining orders are issued by a judge and are intended to protect those who fear for their own safety. Essentially, a restraining order prohibits an individual from an action that is likely to cause harm; usually, a restraining order prevents any contact or communication between two or more people. Restraining order requests must be made at the Broward County Courthouse. The process takes approximately three hours to complete, so it is suggested to arrive early.

If you find yourself in a life-threatening domestic violence situation after 5:00 PM on weekdays or during the weekend and holidays, have no safe shelter, and wish to apply for an emergency domestic violence restraining order immediately, call 954-463-0911 for assistance.